Unlocking The Secrets of Eliances Heroes

Drew Alcazar , founder and CEO of Russo and Steele Classic Car Auctions , joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. A lifelong car enthusiast, Drew shares how his passion began at a young age rebuilding cars, the vehicle he still dreams of owning, and why classic cars speak a universal language that continues to energize collectors around the world. Check out this episode!

Siggi Hilmarsson , creator of Siggi’s Dairy , joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes S how. What began as a New York grad student missing the traditional Icelandic skyr of his childhood turned into a beloved national brand. Siggi shares how he recreated his grandmother’s recipe, sold it at local farmers markets, and faced the pivotal moment when  Whole Foods called and rapid scaling became reality. As Siggi puts it, “Sometimes it’s good to be happily ignorant so you can see how far you can go.” siggisdairy.com eliances.com Check out this episode!

Joe Guith, President of Cinnabon , joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Joe shares how Cinnabon creates the crave-worthy indulgence that makes millions of mouths water in malls across the country. He talks about crafting WOW experiences, adapting to evolving consumer tastes, and keeping the brand at the center of trends and technology. As Joe says,  “Great brands are made by great people.” cinnabon.com Check out this episode!

Karina Smirnoff , Dancing with the Stars champion, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Karina shares what it really takes to dance at the top of your career, how she refined her strategy on the hit TV show, and the one celebrity who left her completely star-struck. She also highlights her own makeup line and the joy of seeing her name on products she loves. karinasmirnoff.com Check out this episode!

From bartending to sharing the stage with musical greats, Dave Damiani , acclaimed American jazz singer, joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Discovered while working behind a bar, Dave’s journey took him from small clubs to touring with America’s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Postmodern Jukebox star Haley Reinhart . With a voice reminiscent of Sinatra and the charm of a true showman, he talks about the business of music and the magic of keeping classic jazz alive for a new generation. davedamiani.com Check out this episode!

Erin Heit , co-founder of Vitaminwater and Smartwater , joins David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. Erin shares what it takes to build a powerful brand and what it was like selling the company to  Coca-Cola in a multi-billion-dollar deal. A visionary entrepreneur, she also co-founded Qurb , a healthy energy shot, and WOW Me Tonight , a social fitness and dance platform inspiring people to move, connect, and have fun. Check out this episode!